When Calls the Heart Season Two, Episode Seven (2015) – With All My Heart Recap

June 26, 2015

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I’ll be honest. With exception to the two-hour (or ninety
minutes if you were able to see it minus commercials) first episode, I did not keep up
with the second season of When Calls the
Heart. Sure I intended to. But I never got around to it. Too busy with
other TV obsessions, I suppose. I finally watched the finale (for the purpose
of an article) and thought I’d share some of my impressions with a kind of
recap. Following a prolonged stay in Hamilton and various other events that
have challenged their relationship, Jack (Daniel Lissing) and Elizabeth (Erin
Krakow) are now back in Hope Valley. But they're fighting more than they are basking in the glow of courtship… and
that first kiss. When Elizabeth accidently loses Jack’s dog, Rip, the pair of
them must set out looking for him even with a storm threatening Hope Valley.

Abigail (Lori Loughlin) is facing another loss as Gowen (Martin Cummins)
continues his pursuit of issuing threatening ultimatums. This time, it’s her café.
She has no feelings left for Bill Avery (Jack Wagner), the man who once intrigued her (but
is now occupied with his ex-wife) and is now contemplating the possibility of a
new relationship with the mysterious and kind-hearted pastor (Mark Humphrey). Moving back to the arguing couple, Jack and
Elizabeth must take shelter from the storm in the mine and begrudgingly get
some things out in the open. Jack believes Elizabeth is a different person when
she’s with her family while Elizabeth finally admits to the heart of the reason
she’s been pulling away from Jack: fear.

Like its first season, When
Calls the Heart’s second series is as charming as ever. It offers a sweet
alternative to anyone who enjoys period drama but might not want to tangle with
some potentially adult material or darker themes. Even when things look bleak,
there is nothing “bad” really happening in this series. Even the sinister don’t
cause us to shiver in the same way as notorious villains do and at its heart,
is the relationship between Jack and Elizabeth. It might not always be perfect,
but it is a pretty buffer that ensures nothing ever gets too dark. This episode covers not only reconciliations and threats,
but also open-ended possibilities that will lead us into (presumably) season
three.

What surprised me about this season was the large part Elizabeth’s
family played. Her sisters (major annoyance alert: Elizabeth's sister, Viola) have a presence they did not have in season one and
her parents even reveal who they are as people (and let me tell you, it’s not
pretty). Yes, I realize I didn’t see the entire season, but really all I
skipped was five episodes (due to longer episodes this season which shortened
the run to seven episodes total) and the finale does a brilliant job explaining
all that has happened. Plus, as I mentioned I did see episode one.

The best faucets of this finale were the resolution between
our beloved Jack and Elizabeth. The only minor fight I would maybe pick with
this finale – and I know, it's miniscule – is Elizabeth’s indecision regarding
the question posed to her at the very end. I get it was a set-up to ensure a
cliffhanger and inspire another character to feel betrayal or heartbreak, but
still… given my preference for women who don’t flip-flop in love, I’m not 100%
happy with her right now. Elizabeth is all about proving herself as a kind of
career woman, but there is also a side to her that enjoys comforts and the finer
things in life, which as she points out, is not a negative quality. Regardless
of what Jack may imply, Elizabeth has a good head on her shoulders (that scene
in the mine and her outburst was necessary). Raise your hand if you think
sticking Jack and Elizabeth in the mine together was a darn good idea. It was past
due – they were both acting like petulant children methinks. Although, it does
make for some entertaining TV.

What it all comes down to is this: if you were obsessed with
season one, you’re bound to love its sophomore season. There is love triangles,
families breaking apart, dangers that crop up and shifting emotions. Plus, please tell me I'm not the only one who thought Rosemary's story was the cutest ever! The
scripts continue to be wholesome fun throwing in pieces of flirty banter now
and again. But I suspect what will whip fans into the greatest frenzy is this
ending! Who’d have thought? And it all hinges on an answer to one question…

What about all of you: have you seen the finale? Did you
like, dislike or fall somewhere in-between? Share your opinions on season two
down below. I’m listening.

I hope you can see it soon, Suzi! I don't feel as if I missed a lot by skipping the middle, but am glad I watched the finale. It was really good up until that last moment! Ugh. What is wrong with Elizabeth!? ;)

I never watched Season 2 either, Rissi, though I wanted to! There is just sooo many other things to watch (Like, I just got into 'I Can Do That!' and 'Complications', plus 'Astronaut Wives Club' is next on my list). I remember the last time I was watching I was pretty annoyed with Elizabeth (c'mon get yourselves together people!! *wink*) so your "petulant children" comment made me laugh. However this is a really nice show, and your lovely recap makes me want to catch up, so maybe I'll tune in next weekend. Thanks, Rissi! :)

I guess WCTH kind of got pushed to the back of my mind. I mean, of course I really do enjoy it and love that there's a wholesome show families can enjoy. But, yes, sometimes the characters get on my nerves (which is true of a lot of TV character if I'm being honest). I feel like there is too much drama for the kind of show this is, you know? Like the writer's are overthinking things. Or something.

Three cheers for Complications. I watched the pilot... and liked it. It was slower than I anticipated, but it also took me an episode or two to completely warm to Matt's prior show, Burn Notice. Still need to watch E2, which I suspect I'll like even more. As for "Wives Club," love that show! Hope you enjoy. :)

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